{Of species} Existing and having originated naturally in a particular region or environment (ICES 1988).
Synonyms :native {species}
Source: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2003) , Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ottawa, Canada.
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National Code on Introductions and Transfers of Aquatic Organisms
Copyright: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Date of entry: 22/11/2005